[2krazy]

i have a newbie question about flushin..you see my crops is about finish in few days like 3 more days...my friend told me to use PLAIN water to flush it starting tonight....and tell me to turn off the 12/12 just make it DARK for 2days then harvest.......

so my question is...is that true? if i use plain water to flush it for 1 or 2 days will my buds die???? and if i turn off my light for 2days will my plant dont have enough light????

PS im using ebb n flow system...wit 1000watt hps..but i guess it doesnt matter what it is now right? haha..in few days it will be done.....but i dont wanna fuck it up in the end....so i need to ask ya this dumb question...thx!

[NiteTiger]

The 48 hours of dark is a myth - pointless.

The flushing is a very good call, however 3 days isn't going to cut it, but it's better than nothing. Most growers like to flush the system for the last 2 weeks before harvest, so no, 3 days of plain water is not going to kill them, but it's not going to be an effective flush, either. If at all possible, I'd let them go at least another week, with nothing but plain water - no nutes.

The purpose of a flush is to cleanse the plants of built up fertilizers, producing a much tastier, smoother smoke than unflushed. You can tell when a bud has been properly flushed, as it will burn down to a pure white ash, instead of nasty black crud.

What method are you using to gauge your harvest? Not pistil (hair) color, I hope, although, I get the sneaking suspicion this might be the case?

[2krazy]

hmm so i need to flush for a week huh..damn!!

About a year ago there was a big, I mean really huge back & forth discussion on Overgrow about weather to flush or not to. After reading & reading I finally came to the conclusion that it's best not to flush....and so I don't & honestly I can't tell the difference. If others can then, what can I say.
Just didn't make sense to starve the plant as it was finishing its development.
I know others will jump all over this but, for my money I wouldn't sweat missing your flush.

Enjoy your grow.

Bh

biped- I tend to agree. I think a truly pro flush makes a noticeable difference, but is so damn hard to do properly in ammended organic soil. You really have to have your shit dialed in to nail the timing properly. I strive for a flush, but like you said, I don't sweat it when I don't nail it perfectly.

Im flushing now, was gonna be one week, but now is going to be two anyhow, so its all good.

[macster]

2 crazy if there is a hydro store near you they have a flushing agent that will speed up the flush too 5-7 days
My 2 cents
Mac

[medicaluser420]

Originally Posted by Bipedalhominid

Just didn't make sense to starve the plant as it was finishing its development.

I agree with this but I still flush. like you said I dont starve it at the end i wait till I feel it will be just right. I wait till most of the trichs are at what I want them but I am sure to leave a few premature then I start my 2 week flush by the time they are done flushing they are just to my liking and more mature. Also the darkness for 48 hrs. does not really do anything other than turn all the leaves yellow since they have no more light they stop
photosynthesis and turn pale yellow some like how they look that way.
Good Luck

[Blunt_69]

Yeah, I can notice a flushed to unflushed bud. In soil it's not as critical. In Dro I woundnt even think about not flushing.

[ultranoob]

I have a question about flushing as well. I always hear you should use "pure water," whatever that means. when you flush hydroponics, do you still adjust the ph to 5.8 (app), or do you just put in the water and let it run for a week?